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done both.

clutch is not that difficult just takes a while to remove everything to get in about it and box is reasonably heavy.

dont do timing if your not confident as it will cost big time if you dont get it right. i removed radiator for more room. i found the lower left hand cam poised to spin given the opportunity.

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£400 thats Crazy!!!!!!!!

I've been quoted £170 so far but would rather do it myself.

My head is all over the place, I was going to sell it and not bother with a car but I think I would go mad! But I also need to save cash for my wedding! As it is just now I'm keeping it and doing some maintenance on it.

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no, i removed box. it can be done both ways, i read quite a lot about it before starting. i presumed box is lighter than engine as i dont have hoist.

i have heard some profesionals can do it by just sliding and tilting engine and can do clutch change very quickly.

i prefered to take my time and do it with plenty of access the first time.

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Hypertech take that much because they replace all the pullies and the tensioner, not because they are overpriced. Duncan just prefers to do a good job with no chance of comeback.

how much is that in labour then £200?

not fitted a timing belt yet but wouldnt think twice about doing it.as for the clutch then if you dont have access to

an engine lift then gearbox out it is,allow 8 hours first time but maybe quicker depending on luck

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how much is that in labour then £200?

not fitted a timing belt yet but wouldnt think twice about doing it.as for the clutch then if you dont have access to

an engine lift then gearbox out it is,allow 8 hours first time but maybe quicker depending on luck

I've not had a belt done by Duncan, so can't break down the costs exactly, but I would imagine it to be around £100 labour.

The garage I work at charges 5 hours for a clutch change in a classic, and always takes the box out, never the engine forward, but that is because the the equipment we have suits the job to do it that style.

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I've not had a belt done by Duncan, so can't break down the costs exactly, but I would imagine it to be around £100 labour.

The garage I work at charges 5 hours for a clutch change in a classic, and always takes the box out, never the engine forward, but that is because the the equipment we have suits the job to do it that style.

How much do they charge for labour on a clutch change?

£400 I supose is retty decent considering the cost of the pulleys

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std clutch £150 labour to fit should be about £150

full timing kit about £200 for late classics including tensioner

full timing kit about £150 for early classics with tensioner bearing but without ram.

usually just need belt though about £50 for gates, others cheaper.

a full kit is not the be and end all though as there are other parts in vacinity. water pump,front crank seal and possibly oil pump if you wanted to go the whole hog.

edit: if you remove radiator for access there is also change of coolant to add on to price.

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